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Crunchy Peanut Clusters

Prep 15 min
Total 1 hr 15 min
Servings 78

Here's an ideal candy recipe for beginner cooks and an easy favorite of well-seasoned cooks. No candy thermometer is needed. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

January 12, 2007

Ingredients

oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark)

2/3

cup creamy peanut butter

cups Cheerios™ cereal

cups miniature marshmallows

cups dry-roasted peanuts

Colored sugar, if desired

Steps

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1

In 4-quart saucepan, melt candy coating over medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth. Add remaining ingredients, stirring until completely coated.
2

Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper or cookie sheet; sprinkle with colored sugar. Let stand until firm, about 1 hour. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Expert Tips

After making the recipe a few times, you'll find yourself tossing in your own favorites. Try raisins for starters.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Candy

Calories: 100
Calories from Fat: 50

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 6g; 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 11% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%
Sodium: 60mg; 3%
Potassium: 75mg; 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 9g; 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 7g
Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 2%; 2%
Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;